The community is invited to honor and celebrate the retirement of Dr. Dianne Johnson, who recently concluded her veterinary practice at Lake Animal Hospital in Storm Lake. A retirement celebration
An Ida County Iowa man has been sentenced in federal court for child pornography offenses. Thirty-two‑year‑old Wesley Ham of Arthur was sentenced Friday in Sioux City to more than eight
The Storm Lake Fire Department has wrapped up its annual “Keep the Wreath Red” campaign, which ran from Dec. 1 through New Year’s Day. The wreath, displayed at the fire
The Storm Lake Police Department arrested a local man late last Tuesday night after a traffic stop. At about 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 7, an officer stopped a vehicle in
A new challenger has stepped forward in the race for Iowa Senate District 3. Cherokee County Supervisor Shane Bellefy announced his campaign yesterday, promising what he calls a “common‑sense approach”
A Buena Vista County man has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Twenty-nine‑year‑old Taxavier Ford of Alta received a 30‑month sentence yesterday after pleading guilty to
An Odebolt woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following two incidents in Aurelia last month. Forty-seven-year-old Kristal Miller was arrested on Dec. 31 and charged with one count of
Three Legislative Forums are planned in Storm Lake for the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. The events will be held at King’s Pointe Resort and are sponsored by the City of
Iowa drivers are now on notice: holding a phone while driving can cost you. As of Jan. 1, law enforcement across the state is issuing fines under Iowa’s new hands‑free
